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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,593.97, 21,855.84 and 8,335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,593.97, 21,855.84 and 8,335.01 is: 12,482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,593.97 : 21,855.84 = 8,335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,593.97/21,855.84 = 8,335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,593.97x = 21,855.84 × 8,335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,593.97x = 182,168,710.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,168,710.80/14,593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.46

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